fuel HONDA PILOT 2016 3.G Owners Manual

Contents
This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the
vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find
descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
Images throughout this owner’s manu al (including the front cover)
represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular mo del may not have some of these
features.
This owner’s manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and
Canada.
The information and specifications in cluded in this publication were
in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications
or design at any time without notice and without incurring any
obligation.2 Safe Driving P. 31
For Safe Driving P. 32 Seat Belts P. 37 Airbags P. 45
2Instrument Panel P. 77
Indicators P. 78 Gauges and Multi-Information Display (MID) P. 113
2Controls P. 119
Clock P. 120 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 121
Opening and Closing the Moonroof* P. 149
Adjusting the Mirrors P. 171 Adjusting the Seats P. 174
Climate Control System
* P. 210
2 Features P. 217
Audio System P. 218
General Information on the Audio System P. 308
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver
* P. 378 Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 381
2 Driving P. 441
Before Driving P. 442 Towing a Trailer P. 448
Parking Your Vehicle P. 540Multi-view rear camera* P. 549
2Maintenance P. 555
Before Performing Maintenance P. 556 Maintenance MinderTM P. 559
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 581
Remote Control and Wireless Headphone Care
* P. 597
2 Handling the Unexpected P. 605
Tools P. 606 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 607
Overheating P. 622 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 624
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 634
2 Information P. 637
Specifications P. 638 Identification Numbers P. 640
Emissions Testing P. 643 Warranty Coverages P. 645
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Contents
Child Safety P. 58Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 74Safety Labels P. 75
Opening and Closing the Tailgate P. 135 Security System P. 144 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 147
Panoramic Glass Roof* P. 150 Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 151
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 188 Heating and Cooling* P. 205
Audio System Basic Operation P. 224, 242 Audio Error Messages P. 304
Blu-ray/DVD Rear Entertainment System* P. 313 Customized Features P. 342
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® P. 406 Compass* P. 439
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines P. 459 When Driving P. 461 Braking P. 527
Refueling P. 550 Fuel Economy P. 552Accessories and Modifications P. 553
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 563 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 575
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 585 Battery P. 594 Remote Transmitter Care P. 596
Heating and Cooling System
*/Climate Control System* Maintenance P. 599 Cleaning P. 600
Engine Does Not Start P. 615 Shift Lever Does Not Move* P. 618 Jump Starting P. 619
Fuses P. 628 Emergency Towing P. 633
When You Cannot Open the Tailgate P. 636 Refueling P. 635
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 641 Reporting Safety Defects P. 642
Authorized Manuals P. 647 Customer Service Information P. 648
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 31
Instrument PanelP. 77
ControlsP. 119
FeaturesP. 217
DrivingP. 441
MaintenanceP. 555
Handling the UnexpectedP. 605
InformationP. 637
IndexP. 649
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Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide❙Power Window Switches (P147)
❙Memory Buttons* (P169)
❙SET Button (P169)
❙Power Door Lock Master Switch (P133)
❙Power Tailgate Button* (P142)
❙Fuel Fill Door Release Button
(P551)
❙Door Mirror Controls (P172)
❙Rearview Mirror (P171)
❙Driver’s Front Airbag (P48)
❙Passenger’s Front Airbag (P48)
❙Shift Button* (P471)
❙Shift Lever* (P469)
❙Intelligent Traction Management
Button
(P484)
❙Auto Idle-stop OFF Button* (P479)
❙Hood Release Handle (P564)
❙Accessory Power Socket (P196)
❙USB Port(s)* (P219)
❙Glove Box (P191)
❙USB Port (P219)
❙Accessory Power Socket (P196)
❙Auxiliary Input Jack (P220)
❙Driver’s Side Interior Fuse Box* (P630)
❙Parking Brake (P527)
❙Driver’s Side Interior Fuse Box (P631)
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Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide❙Maintenance Under the Hood (P563)
❙Windshield Wipers (P163, 581)
❙Tires (P585, 607)
❙Door Lock/Unlock Control (P123)
❙Power Door Mirrors (P172)
❙Headlights (P155, 575)
❙Side Marker Lights (P155, 578)
❙Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights* (P154, 578)
❙Fog Lights* (P158, 578)
❙Side Turn Signal Lights* (P154, 578)
❙Daytime Running Lights /Parking Lights* (P162, 578)
❙How to Refuel (P551)
❙High-Mount Brake Light (P580)
❙Opening/Closing the Tailgate (P135)
❙Rear Wiper (P165)
❙Multi-View Rear Camera (P549)
❙Tailgate Release Button (P138)
❙License Plate Lights (P580)
❙Rear Side Marker Lights (P579)
❙Taillights (P579)
❙Brake Lights and Rear Turn Signal Lights (P579)
❙Back-Up Lights (P580)
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Quick Reference Guide
Auto Idle-stop Function*
To improve fuel economy, the engine stops and then restarts as detailed belo w. When Auto Idle-stop is on, the Auto Idle-stop indicator
(green) comes on. (P479)
At Automatic transmissionEngine status
Deceleration
Stop the vehicle and depress the brake
pedal.
StopKeep the brake pedal depressed.
Start-up Release the brake pedal.
On
Off
Restarting
* Not available on all models
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Quick Reference Guide
Eco Assist System
Ambient Meter
●Changes color to reflect your driving style.
Green: Fuel efficient driving
Light green: Moderate acceleration/deceleration
White: Aggressive acceleration/deceleration
● The ambient meter color changes in accordance
with your brake or accelerator pedal operation.
ECON Mode Indicator
(P94)
Comes on when the ECON button is
pressed.
ECON Button (P483)
Helps maximize fuel economy.
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Quick Reference Guide
Instrument Panel (P77)
System Indicators
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
IndicatorAnti-lock Brake System
(
ABS ) Indicator
Vehicle Stability Assist
(VSA
®) System Indicator
VSA ® OFF Indicator
Electric Power Steering
(EPS) System Indicator
Lights Indicators
Lights On Indicator
High Beam Indicator
Immobilizer System
Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
System Indicators
System Message
IndicatorParking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator (Red)Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
Low Fuel Indicator
Gauges (P113)/Multi-Information Display (MID) (P114)/System Indicators (P78)
Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
Smart Entry System
Indicator
*Ambient
Meter Gear Position Indicator Fuel Gauge
Tachometer
Temperature
Gauge
Speedometer
MID
M (sequential mode) Indicator/
Sequential Mode Gear Selection
Indicator
*
Brake System
Indicator (Amber)
All-wheel drive system
(AWD) Indicator*
Blind spot information
(BSI) Indicator*
System Indicators
Collision Mitigation Braking
SystemTM (CMBSTM) Indicator*
Road Departure Mitigation
(RDM) Indicator*
Security System Alarm
Indicator
U.S.
Canada U.S.
Canada
Fog Light Indicator*
Auto Idle-stop System
Indicator (Amber)*
Auto Idle-stop
Indicator (Green)*
ECON Mode Indicator
Auto high-beam
system Indicator
*
Lane Keeping Assist
System ( LKAS) Indicator*
CRUISE MAIN
Indicator*
CRUISE CONTROL
Indicator*
Adaptive Cruise
Control ( ACC)
Indicator
*
Intelligent Traction
Management Indicator
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Quick Reference Guide
VSA® OFF Button (P516)
● The vehicle stability assist (VSA® ) system
helps stabilize the vehicle during
cornering, and helps maintain traction
while accelerating on loose or slippery
road surfaces.
● VSA ® comes on automatically every time
you start the engine.
● To partially disable or fully restore VSA ®
function, press and hold the button until
you hear a beep.
Cruise Control (P486)
● Cruise control allows you to maintain a
set speed without keeping your foot on
the accelerator pedal.
● To use cruise control, press the CRUISE
*/
MAIN* button, then press the –/SET
button once you have achieved the
desired speed (above 25 mph or 40 km/h).
Collision Mitigation
Braking System
TM
(CMBS
TM) OFF Button*
(P534)
● When a possible collision is likely
unavoidable, the CMBS
TM can help you to
reduce the vehicle sp eed and the severity
of the collision.
● To turn the CMBS
TM on or off, press and
hold the button until you hear a beep.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (P523, 627)
● The TPMS monitors tire pressure.
● TPMS is turned on automatically every time you start the engine.
● TPMS fill assist provides audible and visual guidance during tire pressure adjustment.
Refueling (P550)
aPress the fuel fill door
release button.
bAfter refueling, wait for
about five seconds
before removing the
filler nozzle.
Fuel recommendation: Unleaded gasoli ne with a pump octane number
87 or higher recommended
Fuel tank capacity: 19.5 US gal (73.8 ℓ)
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uuIndicators u
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Seat Belt
Reminder
Indicator
●Comes on and the beeper sounds
if you are not wearing a seat belt
when you set the power mode to
ON.
●If the front passenger is not
wearing a seat belt, the indicator
comes on about a few seconds
later.
●Blinks while driving if either you or
the front passenger has not
fastened a seat belt. The beeper
sounds and the indi cator blinks at
regular intervals.
●The beeper stops and the indicator goes off
when you and the front passenger fasten their
seat belts.
●Stays on after you or the front passenger
has fastened the seat belt - A detection
error may have occurred in the sensor. Have
your vehicle checked by a dealer.
2 Seat Belt Reminder P. 38
Low Fuel
Indicator
●Comes on when the fuel reserve is
running low (approximately 2.5
U.S. gal./9.5 Liter left).
●Blinks if there is a problem with the
fuel gauge.
●Comes on - Refuel your vehicle as soon as
possible.
●Blinks - Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
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Instrument Panel
Gauges and Multi-Information Display (MID)
Gauges
Gauges include the speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, and related indicators.
They are displayed when the power mode is in ON.
Displays your driving speed in mph (U.S.) or km/h (Canada).
Shows the number of engine revolutions per minute.
Displays the amount of fuel left in the fuel tank.
Displays the temperature of the engine coolant.
■Speedometer
■Tachometer
■Fuel Gauge
■Temperature Gauge
1Fuel Gauge
NOTICE
You should refuel when the reading approaches .
Running out of fuel can cause the engine to misfire,
damaging the cata lytic converter.
The actual amount of remain ing fuel may differ from
the fuel gauge reading.E
1 Temperature Gauge
NOTICE
Driving with the temperat ure gauge pointer in the
upper zone can cause serious engine damage. Pull
safely to the side of th e road and allow engine
temperature to return to normal.
2 Overheating P. 622
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